The interim government today instructed the authorities concerned to take immediate action as soon as signs of provocative activities are seen centering the Chandranath Hill in Chattogram.
Adviser for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways ministries Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder and Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain issued the instruction following a meeting with leaders of the Chandranath Dham (Kanchannath-Chandranath-Adinath) Shrine Committee at the Railways Ministry here this morning.
According to a press release of the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, at the meeting, the Shrine Committee leaders informed that different types of provocative activities have been seen centering the Chandranath Temple for the past five years.
They also said that attempts are being made to destroy the atmosphere of harmony there.
In response, the three advisers immediately instructed the field administrations, law enforcement agencies and intelligence authorities to remain vigilant and act promptly against any such attempts.
Underscoring the urgent need to repair the stairs leading to the hilltop temple, Shrine Committee President Apurba Kumar Bhattacharya said, “The stairs are no longer in a good condition. There is a risk of accidents any time.”বিস্তারিত